Museum chief admits it may have to close

THE River & Rowing Museum in Henley could have to close if restructuring plans fail, says the director. Last week, it was announced that the museum in Mill Meadows would “cease” its current operations due to financial pressures. The foundation trust...

Rescue plan submitted to prevent collapse of water firm

A RESCUE plan to prevent the collapse of Thames Water could see a chunk of its debt written off and a multi-billion-pound investment to stabilise the company. The plan has been submitted by London & Valley Water, a consortium of financial institutions...

Mental health charity begins recruiting for new trustees

A MENTAL health charity based in Henley has three new positions available to steer it into its next chapter. Riverside Counselling, which is based at the Friends Meeting House in Northfield End, is searching for a new chair of the trustee board and...

Our river is special and sharing it is so rewarding

VOLUNTEERS with the Rivertime Boat Trust are passionate about making the River Thames in Henley as accessible as possible. The trust, now in its 17th year, was founded by Pat and Simon Davis and has since helped more than 30,000 disabled, elderly or...

Party to thank supporters of boat festival

A PARTY was held to raise funds for a classic boat festival that will return to Henley this summer. Lady McAlpine hosted more than 50 guests at her home in Fawley Hill to mark the launch of the Thames Traditional Boat Festival, which will be held in...

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PUB PAIR QUIT AFTER DEBTS REACH £1.5M

PUB PAIR QUIT AFTER DEBTS REACH £1.5M

TWO entrepreneurs were forced to give up two pubs after accruing debts of more than £1.5 million. Alex Sergeant and David Holliday ran the Bottle and Glass Inn in Binfield Heath and Hart Street Tavern in Henley as separate companies. They were wound...

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